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Lives of Great People of the Occident (Taisei ijin den): Richard Arkwright, (1732–1792)

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful illustration of a man and woman. The man wears a blue jacket, green vest, white and black striped pants, and black boots. He holds a stick in his right hand and gestures with his left. The woman has a red skirt, blue and red hat, blue jacket, and green bag over her left shoulder. She holds her right hand to her face. A small dog stands behind her. There are three wooden wheels on the ground. The background includes a beige wall with Japanese writing and a brown frame. The floor is gray. The image has a thin black border.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1870
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
447 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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